Pentax 17731, Operating Manual

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You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,
such as nightscapes.
1
Press the four-way controller (
3
) in
A
mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (
2345
) to select A
(Night Scene),
B
(Night Scene Portrait),
c
(Digital
SR),
S
(Fireworks), or
U
(Candlelight).
3
Press the
4
button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode.
When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition
function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.73).
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene,
Night Scene Portrait, Digital SR, Fireworks, and
Candlelight Modes)
A
Night Scene
For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support
is suggested
B
Night Scene Portrait
For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other
support is advised
c
Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur
S
Fireworks
For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other
support is suggested
U
Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight
Four-way controller
4
button
Shutter release button